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Ballard Partners to pinch hit for MLB as it lobbies Trump for deal with Cuba • OpenSecrets
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Alexei Bell rumors: Oakland A's attend Cuban's showcase, but don't count on him soon - Athletics Nation
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Cuban baseball players allowed in MLB without defecting - BBC News
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Randy Arozarena calls out Cuba at World Baseball Classic
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Cuban baseball player defects to U.S.
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American MLB fans welcome Cuban bullpen catcher as he becomes first-ever player to defect during the World Baseball Classic
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International Free Agent Profile: Jose Abreu - Amazin' Avenue
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Cuban catcher defects to U.S. after WBC loss - The Japan Times
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Yankees' Nestor Cortes to play for USA in World Baseball Classic
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Major League Cuban Baseball
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9 Cuban baseball players defect in Mexico during U-23 tournament
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Cuban catcher Iván Prieto defects from Cuba team in Miami